313th Troop Carrier Squadron

The 313th Troop Carrier Squadron was activated in 1943 as part of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Assigned to the 349th Troop Carrier Group, the squadron operated C-47 Skytrain aircraft and participated in major airborne operations in the European Theater, including the Normandy invasion and Operation Market Garden. Following the war, the squadron was inactivated in 1946 but later reactivated in the Air Force Reserve, continuing its airlift and troop transport missions. Throughout its service, the 313th earned commendations for its crucial role in delivering paratroopers, supplies, and equipment to support Allied operations.